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Old Jun 27, 2008 | 05:32 PM
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I need a scan tool that will work on my 96 Volvo 850 GLT and my 99 WS6. Needs to be able to read manufacturer specific codes as well. Any good suggestions? I know you guys have good answers.
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Old Jun 27, 2008 | 09:25 PM
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WOW! Another Volvo/F-Body owner!

I bought the one from Harbor Freight. It reads the OBD2 codes and lets you delete them too.
Here's a link
http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/cta...emnumber=94217

I talked my father into paying for half of it with the understanding that he can use it when he needs it.
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Old Jun 27, 2008 | 11:14 PM
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you sure that one will work i heard volvo manufacturer specific codes cant be read by alot of readers alot of times you need the factory one from volvo but thats what i heard.
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Old Jun 28, 2008 | 04:11 AM
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Works fine on my 97. Won't do codes specific to the brakes / abs, and I'm not sure about a/c.
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Old Jun 29, 2008 | 06:28 PM
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Originally Posted by Hilton
WOW! Another Volvo/F-Body owner!

I bought the one from Harbor Freight. It reads the OBD2 codes and lets you delete them too.
Here's a link
http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/cta...emnumber=94217

I talked my father into paying for half of it with the understanding that he can use it when he needs it.
I have that one and it works great for my needs (mostly domestic cars though)
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Old Jun 29, 2008 | 10:33 PM
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Looks like a good scan tool for CARB OBDII, but that tool won't do manufacturer specific codes...SnapOn and I belive OTC have tools that will do what you're looking for, but they're pricey. Might want to keep an eye on ebay...

EDIT: Almost forgot AutoXray, they might offer something that's priced closer to earth
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